Why Is Damp Proofing Necessary?

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Why Is Damp Proofing Necessary?
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Damp proofing London is a term for action taken
by professionals to protect homes and other
buildings from moisture penetrating constructed
walls. But what if your property is attracting
damp and you dont address the problem?
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First, damp is unsightly. Without the right
rising damp treatment, your careful decorating
may be destroyed by unpleasant damp patches on
walls. Wallpapers will peel off, unable to stick
to a moist surface. And no matter how much you
scrub or try to paint over them, stains will
continue to appear until the issue is addressed.
Second, theres the permanent musty smell that
will linger around your home or place of
business.
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Third, if left untreated, damp can cause
structural problems to properties, leading to wet
rot which eats away at wood in your home. Fourth,
damp encourages some types of destructive
household pests like woodworm, the furniture
beetle and death watch beetles. Proper treatment
by a damp specialists London will reduce or
eradicate these problems entirely.
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Finally, damp proofing companies London can also
counter the serious health risks caused or
exacerbated by damp such as asthma, bronchitis
and other breathing difficulties. Never delay
seeking professional help if your property
suffers from damp.